Stuttgart · Wohnungssuche
Find a place to live in Stuttgart
Housing is the hardest part of moving to Stuttgart. Landlords expect a complete application folder at the viewing, the best flats are gone within hours, and you can't do your Anmeldung until you've signed somewhere. Having your documents ready as one PDF is what puts you ahead of dozens of other applicants.
Expect 3 cold months' rent up front (deposit + first rent). The search can take weeks to months.
What you need to bring
- SCHUFA credit report (last 3 months)Required
How to get it: Order the BonitätsAuskunft online from SCHUFA (landlord version). Landlords expect one issued within the last 3 months. A free data copy (Art. 15 GDPR) exists but isn't meant for landlords.
- Last 3 payslipsRequired
How to get it: Monthly from your employer (often via an HR portal). Offices typically ask for the last 3 months — download them as PDFs.
- Passport or ID copyRequired
How to get it: Issued by your home country. Renew at your country's embassy or consulate in Germany — appointments can take weeks, so check the expiry early.
- Proof of no rent debt (if you've rented before)If applicable
How to get it: A short letter from your previous landlord confirming you paid rent on time. No official form — ask your landlord; many use a one-page template.
- Liability insurance (often a plus)If applicable
How to get it: Confirmation from your private liability insurer (Privathaftpflicht) — downloadable from the insurer's portal. Landlords increasingly ask for it.
- Self-intro / tenant profile (Mieterselbstauskunft)If applicable
Can you do it online?
Most listings are on ImmoScout24, Immowelt, WG-Gesucht and Kleinanzeigen — apply fast with the folder ready.
What usually comes next
Good to know
- Listings move fast on ImmoScout24, Immowelt, WG-Gesucht and Kleinanzeigen — set alerts and reply within the hour with your full folder attached.
- Never pay anything before viewing a flat in person or via a verified agent — upfront-payment requests are the classic rental scam targeting newcomers.
- No SCHUFA yet? A short cover note plus an employer letter and a few payslips often reassures landlords; a Mietbürgschaft (guarantor) can help too.
- Consider a temporary/serviced flat or a WG (shared flat) for the first month so you can register and search locally without pressure.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for Wohnungssuche in Stuttgart?
You'll need 3 key documents: SCHUFA credit report (last 3 months), Last 3 payslips, Passport or ID copy. Stuttgart and the wider Baden-Württemberg run several services on their own state portals.
Can I do Wohnungssuche online in Stuttgart?
Most listings are on ImmoScout24, Immowelt, WG-Gesucht and Kleinanzeigen — apply fast with the folder ready.
Which office handles Wohnungssuche in Stuttgart?
Find a place to live in Stuttgart is handled at the local level in Baden-Württemberg. The exact office and any forms are linked from the official source on this page, and the Amtly app opens the right Stuttgart / Baden-Württemberg portal for you.
Checklist last verified 2026-06-12. Rules vary by office and change over time — always confirm with the official source linked above.